Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Even though basil is mostly associated with the Mediterranean cuisine, this herb is also prevalent in many Southeast Asian dishes. It matches quite well with Mediterranean flavours and foods such as garlic, tomatoes, olives, saffron, and…
Vegan Pesto
Vegan pesto This green jewel-like vegan sauce is based on the traditional pesto alla Genovese. Pesto alla Genovese is an Italian no-cook sauce that has its origin in the city of Genoa, on Italy’s North-Western Ligurian coast.[1] It is…
Legumes and Pulses
Legumes and pulses Legumes are plants that have their seeds arranged within pods. When the seeds are removed from the pods they are called beans, lentils or peas. Examples of legumes include fresh peas, fresh beans, pulses (dried beans,…